Chapter XIII

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading The scene that opened on our hero in Edinburgh was altogether new, and in a variety of other respects highly interesting, especially to one of his disposition of mind.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading The scene that opened on our hero in Edinburgh was altogether new, and in a variety of other respects highly interesting, especially to one of his disposition of mind.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading To use an expression of his own, he “found himself suddenly translated from the veriest shades of life,” into the presence, and indeed into the society, of a number of persons previously known to him by report as of the highest distinction in his country.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading The scene that opened on our hero in Edinburgh was altogether new, and in a variety of other respects highly interesting, especially to one of his disposition of mind.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading In Edinburgh literature and fashionable society are a good deal mixed.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading To use an expression of his own, he “found himself suddenly translated from the veriest shades of life,” into the presence, and indeed into the society, of a number of persons previously known to him by report as of the highest distinction in his country.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading To use an expression of his own, he “found himself suddenly translated from the veriest shades of life,” into the presence, and indeed into the society, of a number of persons previously known to him by report as of the highest distinction in his country.

in conjunction with; combined

From this reading And they interested themselves collectively and individually in the cultivation of his genius.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading To use an expression of his own, he “found himself suddenly translated from the veriest shades of life,” into the presence, and indeed into the society, of a number of persons previously known to him by report as of the highest distinction in his country.

socialization through training and education to develop one's mind or manners

From this reading And they interested themselves collectively and individually in the cultivation of his genius.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading In Edinburgh literature and fashionable society are a good deal mixed.

your usual mood

From this reading The scene that opened on our hero in Edinburgh was altogether new, and in a variety of other respects highly interesting, especially to one of his disposition of mind.

a discrimination between things as different and distinct on the basis of their characteristics or attributes

From this reading To use an expression of his own, he “found himself suddenly translated from the veriest shades of life,” into the presence, and indeed into the society, of a number of persons previously known to him by report as of the highest distinction in his country.

the capital of Scotland; located in the Lothian Region on the south side of the Firth of Forth

From this reading The scene that opened on our hero in Edinburgh was altogether new, and in a variety of other respects highly interesting, especially to one of his disposition of mind.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading The scene that opened on our hero in Edinburgh was altogether new, and in a variety of other respects highly interesting, especially to one of his disposition of mind.

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading To use an expression of his own, he “found himself suddenly translated from the veriest shades of life,” into the presence, and indeed into the society, of a number of persons previously known to him by report as of the highest distinction in his country.

being or in accordance with current social fashions

From this reading In Edinburgh literature and fashionable society are a good deal mixed.

showing or representing to advantage

From this reading From those men of letters in general his reception was particularly flattering.

set up or found

From this reading To use an expression of his own, he “found himself suddenly translated from the veriest shades of life,” into the presence, and indeed into the society, of a number of persons previously known to him by report as of the highest distinction in his country.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading To use an expression of his own, he “found himself suddenly translated from the veriest shades of life,” into the presence, and indeed into the society, of a number of persons previously known to him by report as of the highest distinction in his country.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading From those men of letters in general his reception was particularly flattering.

someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality

From this reading And they interested themselves collectively and individually in the cultivation of his genius.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading In Edinburgh literature and fashionable society are a good deal mixed.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading To use an expression of his own, he “found himself suddenly translated from the veriest shades of life,” into the presence, and indeed into the society, of a number of persons previously known to him by report as of the highest distinction in his country.

a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength

From this reading The scene that opened on our hero in Edinburgh was altogether new, and in a variety of other respects highly interesting, especially to one of his disposition of mind.

superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading To use an expression of his own, he “found himself suddenly translated from the veriest shades of life,” into the presence, and indeed into the society, of a number of persons previously known to him by report as of the highest distinction in his country.

to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect

From this reading The scene that opened on our hero in Edinburgh was altogether new, and in a variety of other respects highly interesting, especially to one of his disposition of mind.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading To use an expression of his own, he “found himself suddenly translated from the veriest shades of life,” into the presence, and indeed into the society, of a number of persons previously known to him by report as of the highest distinction in his country.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading To use an expression of his own, he “found himself suddenly translated from the veriest shades of life,” into the presence, and indeed into the society, of a number of persons previously known to him by report as of the highest distinction in his country.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading The scene that opened on our hero in Edinburgh was altogether new, and in a variety of other respects highly interesting, especially to one of his disposition of mind.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading The scene that opened on our hero in Edinburgh was altogether new, and in a variety of other respects highly interesting, especially to one of his disposition of mind.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading To use an expression of his own, he “found himself suddenly translated from the veriest shades of life,” into the presence, and indeed into the society, of a number of persons previously known to him by report as of the highest distinction in his country.

apart from others

From this reading And they interested themselves collectively and individually in the cultivation of his genius.

having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern

From this reading And they interested themselves collectively and individually in the cultivation of his genius.

arousing or holding the attention

From this reading The scene that opened on our hero in Edinburgh was altogether new, and in a variety of other respects highly interesting, especially to one of his disposition of mind.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading To use an expression of his own, he “found himself suddenly translated from the veriest shades of life,” into the presence, and indeed into the society, of a number of persons previously known to him by report as of the highest distinction in his country.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading To use an expression of his own, he “found himself suddenly translated from the veriest shades of life,” into the presence, and indeed into the society, of a number of persons previously known to him by report as of the highest distinction in his country.

the literary culture

From this reading From those men of letters in general his reception was particularly flattering.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading To use an expression of his own, he “found himself suddenly translated from the veriest shades of life,” into the presence, and indeed into the society, of a number of persons previously known to him by report as of the highest distinction in his country.

creative writing of recognized artistic value

From this reading In Edinburgh literature and fashionable society are a good deal mixed.

the force of workers available

From this reading From those men of letters in general his reception was particularly flattering.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading The scene that opened on our hero in Edinburgh was altogether new, and in a variety of other respects highly interesting, especially to one of his disposition of mind.

consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds

From this reading In Edinburgh literature and fashionable society are a good deal mixed.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading The scene that opened on our hero in Edinburgh was altogether new, and in a variety of other respects highly interesting, especially to one of his disposition of mind.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading To use an expression of his own, he “found himself suddenly translated from the veriest shades of life,” into the presence, and indeed into the society, of a number of persons previously known to him by report as of the highest distinction in his country.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The scene that opened on our hero in Edinburgh was altogether new, and in a variety of other respects highly interesting, especially to one of his disposition of mind.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The scene that opened on our hero in Edinburgh was altogether new, and in a variety of other respects highly interesting, especially to one of his disposition of mind.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The scene that opened on our hero in Edinburgh was altogether new, and in a variety of other respects highly interesting, especially to one of his disposition of mind.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading The scene that opened on our hero in Edinburgh was altogether new, and in a variety of other respects highly interesting, especially to one of his disposition of mind.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The scene that opened on our hero in Edinburgh was altogether new, and in a variety of other respects highly interesting, especially to one of his disposition of mind.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading The scene that opened on our hero in Edinburgh was altogether new, and in a variety of other respects highly interesting, especially to one of his disposition of mind.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading To use an expression of his own, he “found himself suddenly translated from the veriest shades of life,” into the presence, and indeed into the society, of a number of persons previously known to him by report as of the highest distinction in his country.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading From those men of letters in general his reception was particularly flattering.

plural of “person” — a human being

From this reading To use an expression of his own, he “found himself suddenly translated from the veriest shades of life,” into the presence, and indeed into the society, of a number of persons previously known to him by report as of the highest distinction in his country.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading To use an expression of his own, he “found himself suddenly translated from the veriest shades of life,” into the presence, and indeed into the society, of a number of persons previously known to him by report as of the highest distinction in his country.

at an earlier time or formerly

From this reading To use an expression of his own, he “found himself suddenly translated from the veriest shades of life,” into the presence, and indeed into the society, of a number of persons previously known to him by report as of the highest distinction in his country.

the manner in which something is greeted

From this reading From those men of letters in general his reception was particularly flattering.

to give an account or representation of in words

From this reading To use an expression of his own, he “found himself suddenly translated from the veriest shades of life,” into the presence, and indeed into the society, of a number of persons previously known to him by report as of the highest distinction in his country.

(often used with “pay”) a formal expression of esteem

From this reading The scene that opened on our hero in Edinburgh was altogether new, and in a variety of other respects highly interesting, especially to one of his disposition of mind.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading The scene that opened on our hero in Edinburgh was altogether new, and in a variety of other respects highly interesting, especially to one of his disposition of mind.

(plural) something that reminds you of someone or something

From this reading To use an expression of his own, he “found himself suddenly translated from the veriest shades of life,” into the presence, and indeed into the society, of a number of persons previously known to him by report as of the highest distinction in his country.

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading To use an expression of his own, he “found himself suddenly translated from the veriest shades of life,” into the presence, and indeed into the society, of a number of persons previously known to him by report as of the highest distinction in his country.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading To use an expression of his own, he “found himself suddenly translated from the veriest shades of life,” into the presence, and indeed into the society, of a number of persons previously known to him by report as of the highest distinction in his country.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The scene that opened on our hero in Edinburgh was altogether new, and in a variety of other respects highly interesting, especially to one of his disposition of mind.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading The scene that opened on our hero in Edinburgh was altogether new, and in a variety of other respects highly interesting, especially to one of his disposition of mind.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading And they interested themselves collectively and individually in the cultivation of his genius.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading And they interested themselves collectively and individually in the cultivation of his genius.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading From those men of letters in general his reception was particularly flattering.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading The scene that opened on our hero in Edinburgh was altogether new, and in a variety of other respects highly interesting, especially to one of his disposition of mind.

past form of “translate” — restate (words) from one language into another language

From this reading To use an expression of his own, he “found himself suddenly translated from the veriest shades of life,” into the presence, and indeed into the society, of a number of persons previously known to him by report as of the highest distinction in his country.

the act of using

From this reading To use an expression of his own, he “found himself suddenly translated from the veriest shades of life,” into the presence, and indeed into the society, of a number of persons previously known to him by report as of the highest distinction in his country.

a collection containing a variety of sorts of things

From this reading The scene that opened on our hero in Edinburgh was altogether new, and in a variety of other respects highly interesting, especially to one of his disposition of mind.

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From this reading To use an expression of his own, he “found himself suddenly translated from the veriest shades of life,” into the presence, and indeed into the society, of a number of persons previously known to him by report as of the highest distinction in his country.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The scene that opened on our hero in Edinburgh was altogether new, and in a variety of other respects highly interesting, especially to one of his disposition of mind.